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USDT ERC-20 vs Toncoin (TON): which to accept

We compare USDT ERC-20 and Toncoin (TON) from the point of view of a business taking payments: what the customer pays, how fast money arrives and which audience prefers what. You can accept both and let the customer choose on the checkout page.

Comparison

USDT ERC-20Toncoin (TON)
NetworkEthereumTON
Network coinsUSDT, USDC, ETHTON, USDT
Network feeabove averagelow
Speedmediumfast
Pricepegged to USDfloating price
Address format0x… (42)EQ… / UQ… (48)
WalletsMetaMask, Ledger, exchangesTelegram Wallet, Tonkeeper
Audiencecustomers in Europe and the US, B2Bthe Telegram audience

Verdict

  • Network fee: Toncoin (TON) wins. Low network fee: paying even small amounts makes sense for the customer.
  • Speed: Toncoin (TON) wins. Transfers confirm quickly, so the customer does not wait on the checkout page.
  • Price stability: USDT ERC-20 wins. A stablecoin pegged to the dollar: your revenue does not depend on the exchange rate.
  • Telegram audience: Toncoin (TON) wins. The wallet is built into Telegram, the shortest path to payment for a messenger audience.
  • Large amounts: USDT ERC-20 wins. Good for large amounts: deep liquidity and counterparties trust it.
  • On the other criteria the two are comparable.

Ethereum is the network for large orders and for customers in Europe and the US who hold USDC and USDT as ERC-20. Moonvex accepts both coins as well as ETH.

Toncoin is the native coin of the Telegram ecosystem. Accept TON and USDT on the TON network and get payment notifications right in the messenger.

Which is better for your use case

Online storeUSDT ERC-20 is better · 58% / 50%Telegram botToncoin (TON) is better · 33% / 83%Online schoolUSDT ERC-20 is better · 80% / 20%SaaS and subscriptionsUSDT ERC-20 is better · 75% / 25%Hosting and VPNToncoin (TON) is better · 40% / 60%Games and donationsToncoin (TON) is better · 25% / 100%Digital goodsToncoin (TON) is better · 40% / 80%Freelancers and agenciesUSDT ERC-20 is better · 90% / 10%B2B invoicesUSDT ERC-20 is better · 100% / 0%Paid channels and clubsToncoin (TON) is better · 25% / 75%

FAQ

Which is cheaper for the customer, USDT ERC-20 or Toncoin (TON)?

Toncoin (TON) is usually cheaper: the network fee is lower. The exact amount depends on network load at the time of transfer.

Which is faster, USDT ERC-20 or Toncoin (TON)?

Toncoin (TON) confirms faster. Moonvex credits a payment once two independent node providers confirm it.

Can I accept USDT ERC-20 and Toncoin (TON) at the same time?

Yes. Enable both: the customer picks one on the checkout page, and all payments land on one project balance.

See also

USDT TRC-20 / USDT ERC-20USDT TRC-20 / Toncoin (TON)USDT BEP-20 / USDT ERC-20USDT BEP-20 / Toncoin (TON)USDT ERC-20 / USDT on TONUSDT ERC-20 / USDT and USDC on SolanaUSDT ERC-20 / BitcoinUSDT ERC-20 / Ethereum (ETH)

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